It’s normal to have a few jitters when starting a new job. It might be more troublesome if you didn’t feel a little nervous. This is, after all, a major life transition, so it may trigger a variety of emotions including some stress and anxiety. The key is to keep moving forward, as you would [...]
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Do you need a list of professional references as part of your job search? Despite what you may have been led to believe, the answer is a solid “yes.” In many cases, potential employers will contact your references at some point, most likely closer to the end of the hiring process. And, those references can [...]
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From the first contact you make with a prospective employer until you get an offer letter, every interaction matters. You don’t want to get lost in the crowd of applicants and fail to make that all-important shortlist used to make a final hiring decision. Of course, you need to present the right combination of education, [...]
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This classic question may be asked in a job interview in any profession or industry. It’s similar to the question, “Why do you think you’re the best person for this job?” Both require you to sell yourself and to show you’ve done your research on the position and the company. It all boils down to [...]
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Job hunting is never easy. And when you don’t have much – or maybe even any – experience in the field you need for the desired position, it can be downright intimidating. But remember, everybody has to start somewhere. With the right planning, it’s very doable. Finding a job starts with your resume. Here are [...]
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Congratulations on making it to the second interview stage in your job search! This is huge … but you haven’t nailed it just yet. Be sure you continue to prepare diligently before this critical conversation takes place. Reflect on the high points and most important topics discussed during your first interview. What did you say [...]
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Organizational skills allow you to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and last but not least, maintain peace of mind and a better work/life balance. Being organized helps you: Set up your physical spaces for success and manage, plan, and prioritize everything you have to do. Use your time, resources, and energy more effectively to achieve your [...]
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It’s one thing to set professional goals – in fact, it’s critical to your career development and also downright exciting to do just that – but you also need a strategy for reaching them. Because, while your goals may be big and realistic in the long run, they can also be pretty intimidating when you [...]
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As excited as you are and as perfect as your new role may be for you, Day One on a job can be overwhelming or even terrifying at times. It’s a lot like the first day of school: Your pencils are sharpened, you’ve been looking forward to it for weeks, but … yikes! Now that [...]
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The work experience section of your resume is worthy of your careful attention. But what exactly should that part of your resume look like? And what will optimize its effectiveness? Keep one word in mind: relevance. How much, and which, work experience you include on your resume depends on where you are in your career [...]
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November 12, 2021
